Dour Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 34-Across
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between January 1995 and July 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 30, 2026 · 34-Across · 4 letters
GRIM0 of 4 letters revealed
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harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance; "a dour, self-sacrificing life"; "a forbidding scowl"; "a grim man loving duty more than humanity"; "undoubtedly the grimmest part of him was his iron claw"- J.M.Barrie
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4 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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